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The City Clerk Hiring Committee recommends Adam Tittemore be appointed City Clerk. Council will receive the official recommendation at the March 22, 2021 City Council Meeting.

“We want to congratulate Mr. Tittemore on being selected as the candidate the Hiring Committee is recommending to City Council as our City Clerk” says Councillor Bev Dubois, committee Chairperson.

Coun. Dubois collaborated with City Clerk Hiring Committee members Mayor Charlie Clark, Coun. Randy Donauer and City Manager Jeff Jorgenson.

“We were impressed with his experience in municipal government, his proven leadership qualities, and his governance expertise,” Dubois says.

Following graduation from the University of Saskatchewan with a degree in Public Administration, Mr. Tittemore moved to Alberta where he worked in municipal government with the County of Wetaskiwin in various roles, prior to moving back to Saskatchewan in January 2013.  Since then, he has held the position as the Administrator (CAO) for the R.M. of Corman Park, which surrounds the City of Saskatoon. In his role with Corman Park, Mr. Tittemore has been involved with the City in many respects through our regional relationship.

“Mr. Tittemore has demonstrated great leadership as a builder of teams and partnerships, while also driving innovation. These are invaluable qualities in the rapidly changing municipal sector. He has demonstrated his ability to build the confidence of the public as well as his previous staff and Council, which is also essential in the role as City Clerk. I know he will be a great addition to the team at the City of Saskatoon,” says Mayor Charlie Clark.

The City started its Canada-wide recruitment process in November. The City received 18 applications; after further selection, five candidates were asked for interviews, with a second round of interviews resulting in Mr. Tittemore’s recommendation.

Dubois adds Council wanted to find someone that had a wide range of skills and experience to lead such a key position at City Hall.

“We need to ensure Council continues to have expertise to draw on, so it can provide our community with the best possible decisions.”

The City Clerk oversees and administers the City's legislative process including elections, Council and Committee meetings, maintenance of the public record, and City archives.

“I am very excited to join the City of Saskatoon in the City Clerk role to help build on the positive momentum of the organization.” says Adam Tittemore, City Clerk designate. “I look forward to working with Council and the city leadership team to provide continued good governance and to carry on with the high level of service that everyone is accustomed to.”

Following approval, Mr. Tittemore will manage a staff of 24; his first day as City Clerk will be April 15, 2021.

The flags at Saskatoon civic buildings have been lowered today to mark one year since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in Saskatchewan. Flags will remain at half-mast through the weekend.

“The impact of COVID-19 on our community has been profound. Our lives have all changed dramatically in this past year, since the first case was found in our province on March 12,” says Mayor Charlie Clark.

“Since then, 401 Saskatchewan lives have been lost and this has had a tremendous toll on families. Essential services workers have stepped up heroically to keep our city running and worked tirelessly to keep us safe.

“Today, and over the weekend, is a chance for us all to remember those whose lives have been lost and to show gratitude for all of the sacrifice and service through this very challenging year.”

The City has launched its electric vehicle pilot project with the leasing of four battery electric Chevy Bolts for Saskatoon Light & Power, Facilities Management and Parking Enforcement.

During the pilot project, the vehicles and their charging stations will be studied to identify efficiencies, ability to meet service standards, and lifecycle costs. While electric vehicles typically have higher costs upfront, savings can be expected throughout their lifecycle as there are less maintenance costs associated with electric vehicles since they do not require fuel, oil changes, spark plugs, or transmission servicing.

“Electric vehicles are new, but with changes to our climate and legislation, they are expected to become the new normal” explains Goran Saric, Director of Roadways, Fleet & Support. “By piloting these vehicles now, we can properly prepare for the infrastructure they require, as well as benefit from their lower greenhouse gas emissions, lower maintenance costs and cleaner energy source.”

By taking four fuel powered vehicles off the road and replacing them with low-emission vehicles, the City is reducing its corporate greenhouse gas emissions by 4 to 6 metric tonnes of CO2e every year which is equivalent to 4,400 lbs of coal burned, or the need for 66 tree seedlings grown for 10 years. 

This program supports the City’s Low Emissions Community Plan, more specifically, actions #17, #18, #20 and #21 and compliments Saskatoon Transit’s electric bus pilot project which launched in the summer of 2020.  

Please watch our video or visit Saskatoon.ca/ElectricVehicles for more information. 

Construction of a dry storm pond to help reduce neighbourhood flooding during significant rain events is underway in Churchill Park. Work began in the park in February and the project will be completed in 2023.

“Investing in climate-resilient infrastructure will protect communities from extreme weather events such as floods,” says the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities. “The Churchill Park dry storm pond will help increase Saskatoon’s resilience in the face of increased occurrences of floods while providing a recreation area and preserving green space. Our Government will continue to work with our provincial and municipal partners to improve residents’ safety and build stronger communities."

“This is the second of nine planned projects under the Flood Control Strategy that was approved by City Council in 2018,” says Acting Director of Saskatoon Water, Pam Hamoline. “Once complete, it will reduce the flood risk for properties near the intersections of Ruth Street at Cairns Avenue and York Avenue, and Bute Street at Munroe Avenue and Albert Avenue.”

Dry storm ponds hold water that would otherwise cause flooding in intersections and nearby properties during intense rainfalls. The water flows into the pond instead, then slowly drains into the storm sewer system. Whenever dry, it is used as recreational or park space.

Flood Control Strategy (FCS) projects have been planned to reduce flooding in neighbourhoods that were established prior to 1989, when improved storm water infrastructure standards were established. The first FCS project in W.W. Ashley District Park was successfully completed in late 2021 and will fully open later this year.

The Government of Canada is contributing 40% of the eligible construction costs up to a maximum of $21.6 million toward the nine FCS projects. The City is funding the remaining construction costs through the Storm Water Utility Capital Program and revenue generated from Storm Water Utility charges.

For more information about the FCS program and future project locations, visit saskatoon.ca/floodplan.